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A Freakishly Good Memory Isn’t Necessary to Succeed in Public Accounting

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Caleb Newquist

“I know that some people might not have the same kind of memory that I have, but if you have enough passion about wanting to help people and you’re willing to work hard, you’ll go very far in the world of public accounting.”

~ Steven M. Braunstein, President of Snyder Cohn

Posted in Quote of the DayTagged Public Accounting, Quote of the Day, Steven Braunstein, Success!

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